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Silver Date Palm (Khajoor / Kharjura)

Phoenix sylvestris

ଖଜୁରି (Khajuri)खजूर (Khajoor)Kharjura
Family
Arecaceae
Origin
Indian subcontinent
Plant Type
Tree
Habitat
Outdoor

About the Plant

Tall robust wild date palm up to 15m; solitary trunk covered with persistent rhomboid leaf bases, pinnate leaves with sharp basal spine-leaflets, and yellowish-red date fruits.

Traditional Uses

Physical exhaustion, low sperm count, dehydration, and nervous debility

Parts Used

Ripe fruits, sap, roots

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Madhura
  • Guna: Guru, Snigdha
  • Virya: Sheeta
  • Vipaka: Madhura

Health Benefits

  • Nutrient-dense tonic, boosts physical vigor, builds hemoglobin, and relieves constipation

Precautions

High natural sugar content; monitor intake in diabetic individuals

Interesting Facts

Tapped sweet sap ('Neera') is boiled into rich palm jaggery, while mature fruits provide survival food